Founded in 1949, Sturm, Ruger & Company is a manufacturer of firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns and revolvers, which are utilized for recreation and law enforcement. The company is also a major producer of investment castings components, which are constructed of steel and titanium and are utilized for commercial and industrial applications. Sturm, Ruger & Company is a publicly traded company. Its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol RGR. The company is headquartered in Southport, Conn. It also operates production facilities and foundries in Newport, N.H., and Prescott, Ariz.